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forest fire 
a raging fire that sweeps through a forest.
See also: bush fire
- 1868 If, as already suggested, forest fires, in the uncultivated state of the country, be a provision for removing old and decaying forests, then such changes as the above detailed must have an important use in the economy of nature.
- 1964 There are nine forest fires in Alberta, all of them under control.
- 1868 If, as already suggested, forest fires, in the uncultivated state of the country, be a provision for removing old and decaying forests, then such changes as the above detailed must have an important use in the economy of nature.